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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Identify and demarcate a misfire in a surface mine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120441  Identify and demarcate a misfire in a surface mine 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2006-02-09  2008-09-17  SAQA 0264/06 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-09-17   2012-09-17  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
257055  Identify and demarcate misfires in a surface excavation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard will be useful to people who are responsible for identifying and demarcating a misfire in a surface mine. People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Prepare to demarcate a misfire.
  • Demarcate a misfire.
  • Monitor demarcation operations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • The unit standard "demonstrate the understanding of the types and application of explosives" at NQF level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to demarcate a misfire. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Job instructions are interpreted and the sequence of operations is determined according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hazard identification and hazard control are conducted to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate, minimise or control risk of ill health and of injuries. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The misfire-area is examined and hazards and defects are reported or rectified in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hazards and defects must include the following:
  • Overhang.
  • Large rocks.
  • Bench edges.
  • Moving machinery.
  • Water accumulations.
  • Underfoot conditions.
  • Stationary equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    People and equipment are removed from the misfire-area in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Barricades are erected in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Explosives and equipment delivered to the site to demarcate the misfire are checked and stored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Consequences of inadequate preparation are described in terms of potential effects on safety, health and production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Approved supplied Personal Protective Equipment and hygiene consumable usage is explained and adhered to at all times. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demarcate a misfire. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The misfire is demarcated in accordance with legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Feedback is provided to the incoming shift with regard to conditions, environmental hazard and sub-standard conditions in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Recording and reporting are conducted in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recording and reporting must include the following:
  • Reporting to supervisor.
  • Submitting reports.
  • Logbook entry.
  • Permit documentation.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor demarcation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The misfire-area is continuously monitored and safety hazards are reported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Occupational environmental elements are monitored and hazards are reported in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Occupational and environmental elements must include the following:
  • Dust.
  • Water.
  • Illumination.
  • Noise.
  • Fire and weather conditions.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification.

    Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:
  • Risks associated with work related hazards:
    > Demarcating misfires.
  • Risks associated with workplace hazards:
    > Unsafe ground conditions.
  • Processes and events:
    > Preparation e.g. pre-use inspection, and prevention of unauthorised entry.
  • Occupational safety, health and environment:
    > Hazards and risks encountered.
    > Safety systems and health protection.
    > Personal protective equipment.
    > Environmental protection and pollution controls.
    > Emergency procedures.
    > Use of tools, material and equipment.
  • Communication requirement:
    > Reporting.
    > Liaison with associated operators.
    > Interpreting and implementing instructions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • The ability of the candidate to identify substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.
  • The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and the assistance required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
  • The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and substandard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
  • The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
  • The ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms his/her understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may have a devastating effect. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 257055, which is "Identify and demarcate misfires in a surface excavation", Level 2, 2 credits.

    Terminology:

    1. Specified requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Legal:

    > Relevant Acts, e.g. Mine Health & Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act No. 50/1991).
    > The demarcation of misfires include: Regulation 9.35.1 (a), (b) and (c) in force in terms of Schedule 4 of the Mine Health & Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996).
    > Regulation 9.38.5.2 in force in terms of Schedule 4 of the Mine Health & Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996).
    > Mandatory Codes of Practice.
    > SABS and other relevant standards.
    > Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.
  • Site-specific:

    > Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
    > Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
    > Managerial Instructions.
    > Mine Standard Procedures.
    > List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
    > Working Guides.
    > Equipment and Materials Specifications.

    2. Unit standard justification:
  • Level:

    > Attribute; Level; Justification:

    > Skills; 2; Moderate in range.
    > Procedures; 3; Established and familiar.
    > Context; 2; Range of familiar.
    > Knowledge; 2; Some relevant theoretical.
    > Information processing; 2; Basic processing of readily available information.
    > Problem solving; 2; Known solutions to familiar problems.
    > Orientation of activities; 3; Directed.
    > Orientation of scope of responsibility; 2; Some responsibility for quantity and quality, and possible responsibility for guiding others.
    > Application of responsibility; 2; Under general supervision and quality control.

    > Average level: (20/9) = 2.22
    > Actual level assigned: 2
  • Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    > Activity:

    > On-the-job training: 20 hours
    > Total: 20 hours

    > Credits achieved: (20/10) = 2
    > Actual credits assigned: 2 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    NONE 


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